I joined my local Toy Library and went for the first time on the weekend. It was GREAT! Good toys, nothing fancy and plenty to choose from. There were so many people there - I would have seen at least 15 families in the 15 minutes I was there.

A friend is setting up a Toy Library in her local area (Moonee Valley if you want more info then PM me) and I was curious as to the different conditions for Toy Libraries. I know some are free, some have memberships, restrictions on the number of toys etc.

Maribyrnong Toy Library is $60 per year plus 2 x 2 hour shifts volunteering. You can pay an extra $50 to get out of the volunteering part. You can borrow up to 4 toys including 1 big one (like a ride on car) for 2 weeks.

Are you in a Toy Library? Do you find it worthwhile? What are the conditions of your membership?

Cheers,
Fiona